Emergency Management Specialist Security Clearance
Job in
Columbus Air Force Base, Lowndes County, Mississippi, USA
Listed on 2026-08-27
Listing for:
Department of the Air Force
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-27
Job specializations:
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Government
Emergency Crisis Mgmt / Disaster Relief, Government Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Columbus Air Force Base
Duties
* Develops, coordinates, obtains approval, and publishes plans and procedures for implementation of installation policies and instructions relating to EM.
* Conducts installation EM assessment and interprets and analyzes assessment results.
* Conducts initial and recurring training for functional areas of EM.
* Serves as Emergency Support Function (ESF
5), EM representative in the EOC and CBRN Control Center. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
* U.S. Citizenship is required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
* If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
* This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
* Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
* Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
* Air Force Certified Associate Emergency Manager (AFCAEM) certification is highly desirable.
* Completion of the National Planners course is highly desirable.
* Must have successfully completed or be able to complete within six (6) months of appointment to position, the Air Force Emergency Management Course.
* Must possess or obtain (and maintain), within six (6) months of appointment to position, hazardous materials level training certifications through International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or - * - Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System Awareness, Operations, and Technician to perform containment, control, detection, and identification. Proficiency in these requirements is essential to maintaining this position.
* May be required to be certified on and wear emergency protective equipment IAW DOD guidance.
* Key Position:
The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent - * - Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot become a member of the Ready Reserve.
(IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,").
* Mission Essential:
This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
* Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Qualifications
* May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.
* This position requires a pre-employment physical/medical examination In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, 0089. SPECIALIZED
EXPERIENCE:
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of qualifying specialized experience includes developing, coordinating and executing an installation's Emergency Management (EM) program; ensuring effective prevention, protection, response, and recovery operations to allow continued mission capability at the installation level.
NOTE:
Your resume must show supporting detail in describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. OR
EDUCATION:
Must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., related degree from an accredited college or university.
NOTE:
You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND
EDUCATION:
A combination of graduate education and experience may be used to qualify for this position.
NOTE:
You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in
-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
NOTE:
Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service…
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